Vinícius Junior is Brazil's star and the Real Madrid winger every defender fears. Won the Champions League in 2024. After being overlooked for the Ballon d'Or that year, he carries extra hunger into the World Cup.
Speed, dribbling, one-on-one, finishing, cutting in from the left.
Under Ancelotti — his Real Madrid coach — Vinícius is Brazil's main attacking weapon. A semi-final is realistic, the title not impossible.
Champions League winner 2024 with Real Madrid. Ballon d'Or runner-up 2024.
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Start predicting →Vinícius Jr. plays for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Brazil are in Group C together with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Vinícius Jr. plays as Forward at Real Madrid. For Brazil he usually plays the same role.
Vinícius Jr. is 25 years old during the 2026 World Cup. This is his 2nd World Cup appearance.
Vinícius Jr. plays for Real Madrid.
Under Ancelotti — his Real Madrid coach — Vinícius is Brazil's main attacking weapon. A semi-final is realistic, the title not impossible.
Last updated: 2026-06-07